Payne Institute
Historic Coppin Hall
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Former names
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Payne Institute |
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| Motto | We Teach The Mind To Think, The Hands To Work, The Heart To Love |
| Type | Private, HBCU |
| Established | 1870 |
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African Methodist Episcopal Church UNCF |
| Endowment | $307,322 |
| President | Dr. Lady June Cole |
| Students | 600 |
| Location | Columbia, South Carolina, United States |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors |
Blue and Gold |
| Athletics | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics |
| Nickname | Yellow Jackets |
| Affiliations | Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Sports | Basketball, Wrestling, Cheerleading, Track, Volleyball |
| Website | www.allenuniversity.edu |
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Allen University
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Chappelle Administration Building
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| Location | 1530 Harden St., Columbia, South Carolina |
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| Coordinates | 34°0′38″N 81°1′14″W / 34.01056°N 81.02056°WCoordinates: 34°0′38″N 81°1′14″W / 34.01056°N 81.02056°W |
| Built | 1891 |
| NRHP reference # | 75001705 |
| Added to NRHP | April 14, 1975 |
Allen University is a private, coeducational historically Black university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Allen University has more than 600 students and still serves a predominantly Black constituency.
Allen University was founded in Cokesbury in 1870 as Payne Institute by a number of ministers of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, including John M. Brown. Its initial mission was to provide education to freedmen, former African American slaves and their children.
In 1880, it was moved to Columbia and renamed Allen University in honor of Bishop Richard Allen, founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The university remains connected to the denomination, which is related to other Methodist churches. As one of two black colleges located in Columbia, Allen has a very strong presence in the African-American community. Allen University initially focused on training ministers and teachers, who were considered critical to the progress of African Americans. Over the years, it has enlarged its scope to produce graduates in other academic areas.
In 1885, Joseph W. Morris became president of the University.
The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to offer bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees through various schools.
In 2010, Washington Monthly reported in its annual College Guide edition that the school had a six percent graduation rate.
Buildings such as Arnett Hall, the Chappelle Administration Building, Coppin Hall, the Joseph Simon Flippen Library, and the Canteen Building are included in what is designated as the Allen University Historic District, listed in 1975 on the National Register of Historic Places.
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